Saturday, 29th October, 5.30 - 9.30pm
​Curtin Stadium, Curtin University, Bentley.

  • Gaze into the night sky with big telescopes
  • See radio telescopes working to discover the hidden Universe invisible to our eyes
  • Listen to real-life astronomers share what they've discovered in space
  • Tour the Universe with a laser guide
  • Explore the astrophotography exhibition
  • Make your own LEGO radio telescope
  • ​Experience virtual reality cinema 'Beyond the Milky Way'
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Astrophotography Exhibition

2022 Astrofest Astrophotography Exhibition will be on display on Saturday 29th of October at Astrofest in the Curtin Stadium.
​You can also vote for your favourite astrophoto in this year's People's Choice Award. 
Vote here

​Astrofest Competition - Win a Prize!

Pre-register for Astrofest 2022 and be in the draw to win a great prize!
Prizes include a Virtuoso 130 WiFi Dobsonian telescope valued at $749 from Skywatcher and a family pass to the Perth Observatory. For conditions of entry, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.
Pre-register here
Location and Parking
Astrofest is held at ‘Curtin Stadium’ and Edinburgh Oval, off Kent Street, Bentley. There is some disruption on Curtin's campus at the moment due to construction. This construction doesn't affect Astrofest!

​The stadium is situated on the east side of the Curtin University campus.
Visit Curtin University at Google Maps to get customised directions, straight from your driveway.
Getting to Astrofest 
Parking is available at Astrofest. Please see the photo of the map on the right to see the available carparks. 

Curtin Stadium and Edinburgh Oval are easily accessible by public transport via the Curtin Central Bus Station.

This year the carpark directly next to Curtin Stadium will be closed (except for ACROD permit holders). The carparks below the John Curtin Gallery will all be open. The Curtin Central bus station is also open and directly behind the stadium, so why not consider catching a bus to Astrofest?

Have an ACROD permit?
Let the parking marshalls know when you enter off Kent Street and they will show you where to park in the carpark adjacent to the stadium. 

For more ACROD parking areas and access arrangements, please see the Curtin Campus Access Map.
Running ORDER
Event Map
Get ready for the exciting activities at Astrofest 2022:
  • Telescope observing throughout the evening
  • Guest speakers
  • Exhibitor stalls and hands on activities
  • Scitech science shows
  • Astrophotography exhibition
  • Radio astronomy
  • Virtual Reality cinema 'Beyond the Milky Way'
  • Model of the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope
  • Giveaways and activities for the whole family​
There will be food vans throughout the evening at Astrofest, and the nearby Tucker Fresh IGA Exchange on University Boulevard is open until 8pm.
Prize Giveaways
Want to win a prize? You've come to the right place! Check out all our prize giveaways and how to enter below.
All the T&Cs are on our Terms and Conditions page. 
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Astrofest Pre-registration

Pre-register for Astrofest 2022 and be in the draw to win a prize.
Prizes include telescopes and a family pass to the Perth Observatory. 
For conditions of entry, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.​
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Grand Prize Draw

​Fill out our Astrofest 2022 feedback survey at the end of Astrofest on the 29 October 2022 and stand a chance to win a grand prize!
Enter on your mobile (link will be available on the night of Astrofest), or at the info desk inside the stadium (look out for the iPads). 
​The Grand Prize is a 5" SCT Starsense Explorer telescope value at $1449 from Celestron.
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ASTROPHOTO Exhibition
Astrofest 2022 will feature a stunning range of astrophotos from WA's talented astrophotography community.
Now in its 13th year, the 2022 exhibition includes a wide range of new talent and well-established WA photographers, as well as images from the nearby (International Space Station) to distant nebulae and star clusters. Make sure to check it out in the main stadium.
Picture
Martin Williams, "Horse Head Nebula", winner of the 2020 Astrophotography Exhibition Best Astrophoto.
SUPPORTERS
Astrofest is only possible with the help, support and sponsorship of West Australian organisations dedicated to education, astronomy, science and the local community.

Astronomy WA says thank you to the following supporters.
Astrofest is coordinated by the 'Astronomy WA' collective, The Astronomical Group of WA (AGWA), ICRAR and Scitech with support from:
Talks and Speakers
Talks will be held in three different zones at Astrofest 2022, all located within the John Curtin Gallery:
​Serious Science Zone, Experts Live and Science Cafe. 
Interactive Activities
​There's heaps of interactivity at Astrofest, join in on any of these activities (some while stocks/free tickets last!)
  • Telescopes! 
    • Location: Edinburgh Oval.
  • SKA Lego Dish Building
    • Location: Curtin Stadium; the stall near the stage (see Event Map tab above).
  • Character Alley
    • Take a photo with your favourite character from science fiction along Character Alley near the picnic zone.​
  • Virtual Reality Cinema
    • Experience the documentary 'Beyond the Milky Way'
  • Scitech Spacedome Shows
    • Journey through our day time sky as it makes the exciting change into night. 

COVID Safety Guidelines

Astrofest 2022 is being held in compliance with WA State Government COVID Safety Guidelines to make this a safe Astrofest. Hand sanitiser will be freely available at entry points, stalls, activities and telescopes. If you feel unwell or have been in contact with a positive COVID-19 patient, please do not attend. 

​Please note that all children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when attending Astrofest. Thank you.